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Lipid Panel
MessageIf an assessment of chylomicrons is desired, then please order Lipoprotein Electrophoresis (0080503).
Test Code
2097
Alias/See Also
HDL Profile; Lipid profile; Coronary Risk Panel
Preferred Specimen
One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube. Patient must fast 12-15 hours prior to collection.
Minimum Volume
1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Instructions
Refer to individual components.
Transport Temperature
1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Refer to individual components
Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat
Report Available
Within 24 hours
Limitations
Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature before centrifuging. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
Clinical Significance
An HDL cholesterol less than 40 mg/dL is low and constitutes a coronary heart disease risk factor. An HDL cholesterol greater than 60 mg/dL is a negative risk factor for coronary heart disease.Non-HDL cholesterol is a secondary target of therapy in persons with high serum triglycerides (greater than 199 mg/dL). The goal for non-HDL cholesterol in persons with high triglycerides is 30 mg/dL higher than their LDL cholesterol goal. CHD Risk Factors+1 Age: Men, 45 years and older Women, 55 years and older or premature menopause without estrogen therapy+1 Family history of premature CHD+1 Current smoking+1 Hypertension+1 Diabetes mellitus+1 Low HDL cholesterol: 39 mg/dL or less-1 High HDL cholesterol: 60 mg/dL or greater
